Who is Almira Zaky? 'American Song Contest' contestant is inspired by Kehlani and Ariana

'American Song Contest' will be featuring 56 contestants and Almira Zaky will represent Virginia
Almira Zaky in 'American Song Contest' (NBC)
Almira Zaky in 'American Song Contest' (NBC)

NBC has finally announced the 56 artists who are all set to perform on the stage of 'American Song Contest.' The show will be allowing all the budding and talented singers to compete and grab the title with a grand prize.

'American Song Contest' is totally based on 'Eurovision Song Contest',one of the longest-running television shows in television history with 65 seasons. According to the network, all the contestants on the show will come from almost 50 states and represent their own state. The list for the states includes American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, D.C. Virgin Islands and Washington, DC. The network revealed that the contestant list consists of some undiscovered talent, up-and-coming new singers, and rising stars who will be showcasing their musical voices on the stage. The eight-week competition will include 56 contestants competing against each other to win the competition. The artists will participate in a series of qualifying rounds, semifinals and a grand final where one state or territory will emerge as the winner. If you are curious to know more about the 'American Song Contest' contestant Almira Zaky, then continue reading.

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Who is Almira Zaky?

Almira Zaky is one of the 56 contestants who will be seen singing on the 'American Song Contest platform.' Zaky's musical journey began at a very young age from the time when she used to perform in front of thousands of people in Washington D.C. Almira has performed at various venues and events like World Bank, the Embassy of Indonesia, University of District of Columbia, University of Maryland, events like annual Cherry Blossom Festival and the Baltimore Wooden Boat Festival. Almira is highly inspired by a few artists like Kehlani, Jhene Alko, Jojo and Ariana Grande. 

Almira attributes her tune and rhythms R&B/ pop influence to 90's pieces of music. Almira is a Muslim and proud of her Indonesian heritage. In addition, she will be representing Virginia on the show. Her vibrant presence, outspoken lyrical skills, soulful tone, and ability to entertain and impress the audience with her voice have inspired others to become like her. If you are eager to listen to her voice and see her perform, then you must binge on the show without any failure. 

'American Song Contest' airs every Monday on NBC at 8 pm ET. 

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